Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-07-09

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near Custer, won the twenty-dollal
prize in the 500 yard race.
Frank Walsh, of this city, one of the
most accomplished riders in the terri.
| tory, was the winner Of the first prize OF
$500 in the archery tournament
Ernest Smith Of this place took the
second prize of $50 in the archery
tournament.
Walter Schoomaker being more feet
of foot than any of his competitors,
gracefully pocketed the golden eagle
awarded to the winner of the foot race.
Frank Walsh, demonstrating bis
ability to pick potatoes on the run with
greater rapidity than any of his would.
be rivals, b.gged the prize awarded to
the winner in the potato race.
The prize awarded to the winner ir
the wheelbarroN race was easily scoopeG
by +. H. Flynn, of this city, whose
reputation for rapid pedal locomotion
has long since been we'll established.
The Masonic ball was the crownine
feature Of the days festivities. Tho
large hall, magnifcently decorated by a
committee of Masons, ably assisted by
the wives of the fraternity, was well
filed and the occasion was one, which
by its excellent management, perfection
of appointments, and social features,
will be regarded as well defined sue
cess, and a credit to the society under
whose direction it was SO satisfactorily
conducted. The supper at the Vienna
Hotel, gotten up expressly for the oc-
casion, was Of rare excellence, and
heartily enjoyed by the guests.
Refreshments were served by the
ladies of the w. c. Z. u. in the public
reading room on Custer Avenue, and
also by the ladies Of the Congregational
church at Booths hall. Liberal patron
age was extended to both societies.
One of the most attractive features Of
the day was the Car Of State, beautifully
decked with flags, with white canopy,
relieved by a narrow tri-coloIed cur.
tain, and artistically draped from the
lower tier Of seats down. Three tiers
of seats occupied by Clusters matchless
young ladies, representing all the states
and territories of the Union, in addition
to two raised seats on platform above,
one occupied by Miss Maude Cruson as
the fair representative Of the great ter
ritory Of Dakota, and the other by Miss
Dell Pierce, representing the Goddess of
Liberty, presented scene Of attractive
beauty which we verify believe could
scarcely be duplicated in any other town
in the Hills.
The small boy was numerous and
demonstrative, and not until the night
was far advanced, was there any ap-
parent abatement of their Yankee
Doodle ardor, or pyrotechnic enthusi-
aSm.
No serious accidents occurred to mar
the days festivities and the absence of
drunken or disorderly persons was a
theme for general remark; and it is
highly gratifying to the residents of
this place, that the day was highly en-
joyed by all as evidenced by the repeat
ed expressions of satisfaction heard at
all times during the day.
The music furnished by the Custer
City Brass band taking into
consideration the fact of the bands
recent organization, and the limited
time devoted to practice. was surprising
iy good, and received favorable mention
from many sources during the day.
Custer City may we'll feel proud Of the
successful result of her efforts to fitly
celebrate the lllth Anniversary of
Independence Day."